Here come The Royal Flares again with six raw slabs of high-energy, true-to-your-school 60s GARAGE PUNK. Five originals and a moody garage version of “She’s Not There” (written by Rod Argent of the Zombies, while “Why?!” is not by Rod Argent as incorrectly stated on the label, but an original by The Royal Flares).
The recording and processing of “Blaze” was fully analogue- no digital interference whatsoever! Produced by Stefan Koglek of the acclaimed stoner rock/psych band Colour Haze on 2-inch reel-to-reel tape and directly mastered on 12” vinyl in 45 rpm, which makes for a vibrant, highly dynamic sound.
Leading the pack is the exuberant “Why?!”, a steaming yet catchy 60s punk smasher with swirling organ, strong vocals and a bloodcurdling scream kicking off a first-class twangy guitar break. A potential 60s garage hit!
Next comes “I – You = 0” with a choppy guitar riff and drums alternating between primitive jungle stomp and swinging 60s beat. A groover full of fun and typical